Workshops & Events

Build a strong foundation in financial modeling through an eight week experience offered in conjunction with the Kaplan Foundations in Financial Modeling course. This program blends the Kaplan All Access Pass resources available to Denison students with Denison Edge-led instruction and support.

Each week combines Kaplan’s structured, self paced online curriculum with a live Zoom session facilitated by Denison Edge. These sessions help you deepen your understanding of key concepts, review assignments, strengthen Excel skills, and apply modeling logic step by step.

You will learn how to design and structure financial models, build revenue and cost schedules, work with depreciation and tax assumptions, analyze working capital, and incorporate debt and equity. By the end of the program, students will assemble a complete three statement financial model and earn an industry recognized Kaplan badge that supports your academic and early career goals.

Instructor: Charles Richmond

Bio: Charles works at Book+Street as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. He supports clients with numerous projects including cash flow forecasts, cap tables, financial models, systems integrations, commission trackers and deal pipelines. His job is two-fold as he also supports the internal team with operational systems and KPI reporting. In his role, Charles has also taken on the responsibility of mentoring and managing our analysts and interns. He finds immense satisfaction in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications. Prior to joining Book+Street, he was a Financial Planning and Analysis Intern at Libbey Glass where he was responsible for reporting on financial actuals each month, identifying low-margin SKUs in order to make the projection process more efficient and streamlined, and maintaining and rolling over projections month-to-month. Charles earned a BS in Finance from the Ohio State University. When he’s not working, Charles loves going to the movies with his wife, playing video games, and hanging out with his two cats. 

Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm beginning on 6/3/26 through 7/29/26 (no session on 7/1)

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This comprehensive program on Sports Marketing provides students with an in-depth understanding of the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of sports marketing. The program covers the fundamental principles of marketing within the sports industry, including key concepts, strategies, and real-world applications used by teams, leagues, and brands worldwide. Through engaging case studies and hands-on learning experiences, students will explore the critical elements of sports marketing, from fan engagement to sponsorships and event promotions. By the end of the program, students will have developed knowledge of the fast-paced world of sports marketing, equipped with the tools to drive fan engagement, create impactful partnerships, and market live events effectively.

Instructor: Scott Bailey

Scott Bailey is the Director of National Sales at Playfly Sports, where he manages the college and high school sports division. In this role, he works with more than 30 collegiate athletic properties, including Auburn, LSU, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, and Texas A&;M, as well as more than 20 high school state athletic associations across the country. A highly accomplished revenue generator with more than 35 years of experience in the sports industry, Scott has built his career in ticket sales, sponsorship development, and partnership strategy. Throughout his career, he has held sales and partnership roles with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Indians, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), the Big Ten Conference, and the Mid-American Conference.

Scott brings real-world industry insights into the classroom, helping students understand the evolving landscape of sports business and careers in the industry.

Schedule: Thursdays, 6/4-6/25 from 6:30-8:30pm

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work; but the most valuable skills in the future of work will continue to be the ones AI cannot replicate: trust, ethics, empathy, creativity, and human connection. Participants will explore how to integrate AI tools effectively while leaning into the leadership qualities that make them credible, ethical, collaborative, and creative contributors in any organization.

Instructor: Varsey Larelle

Varsey Laurelle is the Chief Change Officer and Shift Coach at Varsey Laurelle Consulting, where she helps organizations gain clarity, align people and processes, and activate strategic change. Her work centers on leadership development, culture, and guiding teams from strategy to execution.

She holds a BA in Mass Communications and Marketing from Wright State University and an MBA from Ashland University, where she developed a strong interest in business psychology and human dynamics. Varsey designs and facilitates workshops on self-leadership, trust, clarity during transitions, cultural architecture, and the role of AI in organizations.

Varsey is a graduate of the Leadership Columbus Signature Class of 2023 and serves on the Board of Directors for Freedom a la Cart, a Columbus-based social enterprise supporting survivors of sex trafficking. Known for her authenticity, energy, and listening skills, she brings a thoughtful, people-centered approach to her work with leaders and teams.

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The Internship Success Series is intended to help all students make the most of their Summer 2026 Internship Experience. This session, the first in the series, is focused on helping you feel comfortable building relationships in your new workplace (aka, networking!). Your internship allows you to meet new people, learn about their career pathways, and build a network to help you succeed. During this interactive workshop, we will provide tips and tricks to maximize your experience and build long-term relationships that will benefit you during your internship and beyond.

Check out the other workshops in this series:

Internship Success Series: Update Your Resume & LinkedIn, July 15th, 7:00 p.m. EST

Internship Success Series: Interview with Confidence About Your Internship, August 12th, 7:00 p.m. EST

Please Note: Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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This four-week program will provide a basic introduction to the vital field of grant writing, equipping you with the tools (and tricks of the trade) you’ll need to get started. It will include a look at the nonprofit grants landscape; an overview of grant components and the grant life cycle; and invaluable tips for writing successful narratives, conveying impact, crafting budgets, and reporting out. Through open discussions, practical exercises (including crafting a mock grant over the duration of the program), and a roundtable with experts, you’ll come away with an understanding of grant writing, what it entails, and how it might be changing. More specifically, you’ll discover what comprises a grant and its life cycle; learn how to identify relevant grants; garner tips for writing compelling narratives and reports; acquire tools for conveying data and impact; and explore how AI might be affecting the field.

Instructor: Karen Simonian

An experienced grant writer, editor, and nonprofit fundraiser, Karen Simonian worked for the Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University for 25 years. Her focus in the last decade has been grant writing, with stakeholder communications, media relations, and strategic messaging variously part of her portfolio. Simonian has also been the arts editor for Columbus’s The Other Paper and a writer for Columbus Monthly. Currently, she is a grant writer for Ohio State’s Arts and Humanities division in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Schedule: Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm 7/7 - 7/28

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Exploring the impacts, opportunities, and intricacies of an Investment Banking career. This program offers a comprehensive overview of the Investment Banker career path, guiding participants through the functions of Investment Banking and its impact across various industries. It will cover essential topics such as company valuation modeling, financial reporting, due diligence, and business exit strategies.

Instructor: Daniel Schuerman

Daniel Schuerman is a financially disciplined, process driven, analytical problem-solving leader with experience in various industries including Manufacturing, Distribution, and Professional Services. Daniel has diverse experience as an executive leader who is energized by long term business strategy, M&A diligence, and integration, and impacting short term financial objectives including cash flow, budgets, and data analysis. Additional experience with IT strategy and projects including risk management, compliance, facility, and infrastructure improvements.

Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm starting July 7th through July 28th

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How to use AI to turn questions into insights

This session helps students learn how to use AI as a research assistant to explore new topics, gather insights, identify trends, and turn large amounts of information into clear and actionable insights. This program will walk through real examples in marketing and data analysis, showing how AI tools conduct market research, find sources, prepare for job interviews, learn new industries, and more. Students will gain hands-on experience in effectively prompting and knowing when to use AI versus a traditional search engine.

Instructor: Sheyla Finkelshteyn

Sheyla Finkelshteyn is an AI education specialist and PhD researcher in Organizational Communication who supports universities and organizations in implementing AI thoughtfully and effectively. Her work centers on building AI fluency across roles—faculty, staff, and even students—through hands-on training that bridges technical possibilities with communication, ethics, and institutional context. She brings expertise in qualitative research, learning design, and inclusive communication to help participants develop confidence, craft strong prompts, and apply AI to real tasks while understanding limitations, bias, and responsible use.

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This program takes participants from concept to a launch-ready show. In this hands-on experience, participants define their podcast’s positioning, clarify their target audience, map out their first five episodes, and record and edit a pilot episode ready for launch. Students learn recording and editing fundamentals, craft SEO-informed titles and show notes, develop promotional assets, and build a complete marketing rollout plan. By the end of the program, each participant leaves with a launch-ready first episode, a tangible portfolio piece, and both the technical skills and strategic understanding needed to use long-form content as a powerful marketing tool.

Instructor: Cassie Tucker & Ally Golden

Cassie Tucker is an independent marketing strategy consultant who helps her clients refine their messaging and communicate their value to potential customers across digital channels. The goal of her work with her clients is to drive meaningful connections, build community, and fuel sales growth. In the corporate world, she worked for NYC social media agency Socialfly where she collaborated with brands like NEST Fragrances and IL MAKIAGE. As an entrepreneur, she combines her work in marketing and experience as a former Disney Cast Member to make magic for her clients.  Through her work as the co-host of Marketing Happy Hour, she is committed to empowering and encouraging young professionals on their career journeys. In her free time, Cassie enjoys visiting the Orlando theme parks, thrifting, and practicing her photography.

Ally Golden is a marketing leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth through global, integrated marketing strategies and high-impact brand partnerships across the finance, retail, entertainment, and tech industries. Throughout her career, she has partnered with well-known brands including Madewell, Upwork, TIDAL, and more. As co-host of Marketing Happy Hour, Ally brings her real-world experience to the mic—helping listeners navigate career-defining shifts, build their confidence, and level up professionally. Off the clock, you’ll find Ally traveling, thrifting, catching a Pilates class, or spending time with friends and family in sunny Orlando, Florida.

Schedule: Thursday, July 9th - Thursday, July 30th 6:30-8pm

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Gain in-depth knowledge of fundraising’s essential role in nonprofit success. This program will allow you to explore the fundamentals of fundraising, debunk common myths, and will teach you how to use data to inform strategies and strengthen donor relationships.

Instructor: Kerri Mollard

Kerri is the CEO of Mollard Consulting. She is a respected authority on nonprofit board governance, planning, and fundraising, and has served more than 170 clients since 2003 and thousands more through workshops. She has a BA from Ohio State, an MA from Indiana University, and a Nonprofit Board Consulting Certificate from BoardSource. In 2023, Kerri was recognized as an Outstanding Professional Fundraiser at the National Philanthropy Day, honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Columbus Chapter.

Schedule: Mondays, 7/13-7/27, 6:00-8:30pm

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This program equips participants with the tools and confidence to write with clarity, purpose, and influence in professional settings.

Through guided instruction, discussion, and hands-on practice, students will strengthen their ability to communicate effectively across business contexts. The program culminates in a timed individual and group tabletop exercise simulating workplace scenarios that require clear, persuasive writing under pressure and with limited information.

Throughout the sessions, participants will learn and apply the fundamentals of effective business writing, including how to:

-Define the purpose and desired outcomes of a communication

-Analyze audiences and select the appropriate tone, voice, and medium

-Organize ideas logically to achieve specific goals

Participants will leave with a strong writing toolkit and practical experience producing high-impact communications that drive results, such as gaining project approval, securing stakeholder buy-in, or influencing key decisions.

Instructor: Lisa Armitage

Lisa brings more than two decades of leadership experience in sales, marketing, and operations across franchise, consulting, and entrepreneurial environments. She is a multi-unit franchisee of Goldfish Swim School and has spent over twelve years working within franchise systems as both an owner and operator.

Previously, Lisa served as Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the largest franchisee group in the Goldfish Swim School system, supporting eight markets and more than twenty-three locations. She partnered with leadership teams to drive growth, open new locations, improve performance, and translate strategy into execution.

Lisa is the founder of Armitage Consulting Group, where she advises small businesses and franchise owners on sales strategy, marketing effectiveness, and operational clarity. She holds an MBA and brings a practical, experience-driven perspective shaped by leading teams, launching locations, and making decisions in fast-paced environments.

Lisa is passionate about supporting small businesses, community organizations, and mission-driven teams. She enjoys working with students and emerging professionals to help them see how strong communication, sound judgment, and thoughtful execution contribute to success.

Schedule: Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 7/13 through 8/3

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Supply chains are no longer invisible. This interactive workshop introduces students to the forces that disrupt global supply chain networks and the strategic decisions companies make in response. Using recent real-world disruptions as case studies, students will analyze risk, trace ripple effects, and develop a contingency plan, gaining insight that applies across roles, industries, and career paths.

Instructor: Jeremy Banta

Jeremy Banta is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with over 30 years of experience in civilian and military logistics. He is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at Columbus State and co-founder of the Ohio Supply Chain Academic Network. He serves on multiple school and organizational boards, as well as being a member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. His 20-year military career includes 15 years of full-time service in the Ohio National Guard and deployments to Iraq and Kuwait.

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The Internship Success Series is intended to help all students make the most of their Denison Internship Program Summer 2026 Internship. This interactive session will help you build strong bullet points to showcase your Summer 2026 Internship on your resume (Yes, even though you are still IN your internship we want you to update your resume with it NOW!). In addition, we will discuss how to leverage LinkedIn to showcase your internship experience and your success throughout the duration of the internship.

Check other workshops in this series:

Internship Success Series: Build Your Network During Your Internship, June 24th, 7 p.m. EST

Internship Success Series: Interview with Confidence About Your Internship, August 12th, 7:00 p.m. EST

Please Note: Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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Microsoft Excel allows you to communicate and handle information with much more impact than raw numbers alone. You will get more from your data by learning how to build graphs in Microsoft Excel, from straight-forward to complex. This workshop outlines the visualization features and functions in Microsoft Excel including: Graphs: Line graphs, bar graphs, scatter plots, bubble plots, box and whisker plots, pie charts, heat maps, waterfall charts, and more, Formatting graphs to include scale adjustments, axes labels, value labels, layout, primary and secondary axes, and the use of summary tables and conditional formatting.

Instructor: Charles Richmond

Charles works at Book+Street as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. He supports clients with numerous projects including cash flow forecasts, cap tables, financial models, systems integrations, commission trackers and deal pipelines. His job is two-fold as he also supports the internal team with operational systems and KPI reporting. In his role, Charles has also taken on the responsibility of mentoring and managing our analysts and interns. He finds immense satisfaction in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications. Prior to joining Book+Street, he was a Financial Planning and Analysis Intern at Libbey Glass where he was responsible for reporting on financial actuals each month, identifying low-margin SKUs in order to make the projection process more efficient and streamlined, and maintaining and rolling over projections month-to-month. Charles earned a BS in Finance from the Ohio State University. When he’s not working, Charles loves going to the movie’s with his wife, playing video games, and hanging out with his two cats. 

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Learn how to build simple, useful apps by describing what you want in plain English and iterating with AI. This workshop emphasizes momentum, creativity, and rapid prototyping, helping students move ideas forward and ship functional projects without getting stuck in perfection.

Instructor: Sheyla Finkelshteyn

Sheyla Finkelshteyn is an AI education specialist and PhD researcher in Organizational Communication who supports universities and organizations in implementing AI thoughtfully and effectively. Her work centers on building AI fluency across roles—faculty, staff, and even students—through hands-on training that bridges technical possibilities with communication, ethics, and institutional context. She brings expertise in qualitative research, learning design, and inclusive communication to help participants develop confidence, craft strong prompts, and apply AI to real tasks while understanding limitations, bias, and responsible use.

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This 90-minute beginner-friendly SEO workshop introduces individuals to how search works and why SEO skills are in demand across many marketing internships and early-career roles. We’ll cover foundational SEO concepts, basic keyword research, and simple on-page optimization (titles, headings, and content structure) so you can create content that is more discoverable online. The goal is a practical, accessible introduction rather than a technical deep dive, and students will leave with a clear framework and takeaway resources to apply afterward.

Instructor: Allison Ditmer

Allison Ditmer has her BSBA in Marketing and MBA from Bowling Green State University. She spent 15 years at Abbott before deciding to utilize her digital marketing background and pursue building her content and freelance writing business. When she's not helping organizations build their brands online with strategic content, she's with her family traveling to national parks and spending time with her two kids.

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The Internship Success Series is intended to help all students make the most of their Denison Internship Program, Summer 2026 Internship. This interactive session will prepare you to talk confidently about your summer 2026 internship in future interviews and networking conversations. You will leave confident that you can tell the story of the impact of your 202 experience whenever and wherever asked!

Check out the other workshops in this series:

Internship Success Series: Build Your Network During Your Internship, June 24th, 7 p.m. EST

Internship Success Series: Update Your Resume & LinkedIn, July 15th, 7:00 p.m. EST

Please Note: Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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Open to the Classes of 2028 and 2029 

Are you unsure about what career path(s) might interest you? Not sure how to even start figuring it out? Or maybe you know exactly what you want to do but need a plan to get there? Then Journey is for you!

Participants will return to Denison Saturday, August 22nd and head off-campus for a weekend designed for reflection, career exploration, and planning for the future.

Program Overview:

Spend two nights at Salt Fork Lodge, a peaceful setting perfect for reflection and meaningful conversations.

Schedule:

Early Arrival Move-In: Saturday, August 22nd

Buses depart for Salt Fork: Late afternoon, Sunday, August 23rd

Return to campus: Late afternoon, Tuesday, August 25th 
(Exact times TBD. Campus transportation is required to participate.)

During the Journey Program, you will:

• Engage in an immersive career exploration experience by reflecting on who you are and what fulfills you.
• Learn how to obtain the information you need to make confident career decisions.
• Build a customized career roadmap for the rest of your time at Denison — and learn how to adjust it when needed.
• Complete or update your resume, draft a cover letter, and polish your LinkedIn profile.

By the end, you’ll walk away with a stronger sense of self, a career action plan(s) and concrete tools to make the most of your time at Denison and beyond.

During registration, you will be directed to a form to fill out. If you are not automatically redirected, please click the link in your confirmation email. You are NOT registered until you complete the form. 

Early Arrival information 

• Register Early! We are not able to take late registrations due to Residential Communities needs the names of early returners on July 8th.
• Unlike breaks during the year, there is not an early arrival application for students to complete.
• Students will receive an email after July 8, 2026 to confirm their approved early arrival date and time. All students are required to schedule a time slot to confirm their arrival, regardless of participation in an early arrival program.

The Journey Program: Commitment Policy
Your commitment to the Journey Program is essential. Because this program requires significant planning and financial resources, your student account will be charged a fee of $250 if you do not show or if you cancel after July 8, 2026. If you need to cancel your registration, contact the event organizer directly via email or phone. Unregistering from Handshake will not cancel your registration. 

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Informing Campus Decisions, Leaving a Legacy.

RED (Research,  Engagement &  Design) Corps (Don't worry, it's not 'corpse' – it's pronounced 'CORE'!") is a team of 12-16 students with a special mission — they take on projects to make a positive impact to the Denison campus. Hosted by the Red Frame Lab, RED Corps Fellows are student employees contributing 8-10 paid hours per week for their consulting efforts and they receive professional development around project management, effective teams, research methods, data visualization, professional presentations, and capturing their project stories for future interviews and applications.  RED Corps Fellows serve as consultants to "clients" within Denison, gaining real professional experience while making their mark at Denison.

The RED Corps Fellows work closely with "clients" across Denison as they look at challenges and then construct research that digs into the core of those questions. The team connects with the student body and campus community to answer those questions through individual interviews, focus groups, and campus conversations.

After the research has been gathered, they compile and synthesize the data and report their findings to their Denison  clients and the community. Finally, the RED Corps Fellows develop possible solutions or prototypes based on their findings.

Do you like to…

Frame good questions?

Dig into data?

Understand more about the student experience?

Prototype and test solutions?

Share findings?

Then, RED Corps is for you!

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Denison Consulting is a highly competitive, hands-on, semester-long experience where teams of Denison students are matched with successful businesses and organizations to research, create, and pitch real-world solutions to actual business challenges, learning directly from company executives.

Consultants contribute 8–10 paid hours per week and receive professional development in:

• project management
• teamwork
• data visualization
• professional presentations
• communicating project stories for future interviews and applications

Supported and mentored by Red Frame Lab staff and consulting professionals, participants gain valuable career-building experience.

The deadline for applications for consideration for the Fall 2026 team is March 25th at 11:59pm.

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This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar this Fall as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 184 - Analytical Strategies in Business"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake and are not typically for credit. 

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Curious about what "analytics" means and how businesses employ it? In the course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of analytics and how to use these technologies to support an organization’s business strategy. Participants will gain a better understanding of analytics applications, governance, and ethics/risks using real-world examples and case studies. By the end of this program, you will have a foundational understanding of analytics and how to leverage these methods to drive business value. 

Instructor: Lauren Burke-McCarthy & Tanya Zyabkina

Lauren Burke-McCarthy is a Senior AI Strategy Lead at Further, where she guides organizations in the strategic enablement, implementation, and risk management of responsible AI solutions. Previously a Data Scientist at CoverMyMeds, Lauren built models and systems to better understand user needs, enhance products, and uncover opportunities.

Lauren is a Core Advisor on the Midwest Big Data Hub's Community Advisory Panel, a member of TECH CORPS' Regional Steering Committee, Chair of COSI's KINETIC Board, and a founding member of scikit-learn's Communication Team. She is a certified IAPP AIGP and the recipient of the inaugural Ohio Trailblazers Award, celebrating women transforming Ohio tech.

Tanya Zyabkina is a data analytics expert with over 15 years of experience in Marketing and Consumer Analytics. She works as a Marketing Performance Analytics Director at The Ohio State University. and her prior experience includes consulting and building the analytics function for Fortune 500 companies in the retail and telecom industries. Tanya’s areas of expertise cover various analytics applications, from data engineering to digital analytics to campaign effectiveness measurement. She holds an MBA from The Ohio State University and completed graduate coursework in Data Science and Econometrics

Schedule: Tuesdays, September 8 - November 3, 5:30-8:00pm

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This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar this Fall as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 185 - Marketing & Brand Strategy"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake and are not typically for credit. 

Sign up here: https://banner.denison.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/classSearch/classSearch

Participants in this course will gain an understanding of marketing as a fundamental discipline needed to create and build successful brands, businesses, nonprofits, products, and even professional individual identities. This course introduces concepts and then quickly provides you with opportunities to apply them to real-world opportunities or challenges through individual assignments and group projects. You will also be asked to reflect upon how the course fits into your Denison education and plans for life after Denison.

Instructor: Neil Collins

Neil’s passion for education and career development drew him to Denison Edge, first as the lead Marketing & Brand Strategy instructor, and now the lead of business development for Denison Edge. Among other things, Neil is the President and Founder of Results Marketing Group. Previously Neil has served in marketing leadership roles for national consumer brands like Aquafresh, Renu, and Classico Italian foods. He later served as CEO for an accredited career education business and CMO for a major independent supplier of energy to millions of customers, both households and businesses. Currently, Neil serves as a Leader at Innovate New Albany, a business incubator and a hub for innovators and entrepreneurs who are serious about building businesses that are both valuable and sustainable.

Schedule: Mondays, September 7 - November 2 from 6:00-8:30 PM

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This interactive accelerator equips you with the tools to communicate across difference, navigate conflict, and engage thoughtfully in complex conversations. In a world shaped by polarization, rapid change, and diverse perspectives, strong dialogue skills are essential for leadership, collaboration, and civic engagement. This program introduces the foundations of dialogue, including active listening, perspective-taking, and inquiry, while also helping you practice strategies for facilitating constructive conversations in academic, professional, and community settings.

Through guided discussions, real-world scenarios, and reflective exercises, you’ll learn how to engage in difficult conversations with clarity and empathy, manage disagreement productively, and create spaces where multiple viewpoints can be heard. You’ll also explore how dialogue skills translate to career readiness, whether working in teams, leading organizations, participating in community initiatives, or navigating workplace challenges. By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to communicate with confidence and intention, and to foster meaningful dialogue in a variety of contexts.

This 4-part accelerator will combine short presentations, interactive activities, and facilitated dialogue practice, allowing you to immediately apply what you learn while building a transferable skill set valued across industries and fields.

Instructor: Richard Brown and guests

Richard Brown helps lead student life at Denison University, focusing on programs that support student success, leadership, and a strong campus community. He has guided initiatives such as Posse and Paving the Way and led the Center for Belonging and Inclusion through a period of growth and stability. With a background in student leadership development and program design, Richard is especially interested in how campus climate and organizational culture shape the student experience. His work centers on ensuring students are equipped to thrive academically, socially, and personally at Denison and beyond.

Schedule: Wednesdays, 9/16 through 10/7 from 6:00-7:30pm. 

*September 23 will be a field trip, leaving Denison at 5:30pm and returning by 9:00pm.

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Open to the Classes of 2028 and 2029 

Are you unsure about what career path(s) might interest you? Not sure how to even start figuring it out? Or maybe you know exactly what you want to do but need a plan to get there? Then Journey is for you! This program is designed for reflection, career exploration, and planning for the future.

Program Overview:

Spend two nights at Salt Fork Lodge, a peaceful setting perfect for reflection and meaningful conversations.

Schedule:

Buses depart for Salt Fork: Wednesday, October 14th in the late afternoon

Return to campus: Late afternoon, Friday, October 16th
(Exact times TBD. Campus transportation is required to participate.)

During the Journey Program, you will:

• Engage in an immersive career exploration experience by reflecting on who you are and what fulfills you.
• Learn how to obtain the information you need to make confident career decisions.
• Build a customized career roadmap for the rest of your time at Denison — and learn how to adjust it when needed.
• Complete or update your resume, draft a cover letter, and polish your LinkedIn profile.

By the end, you’ll walk away with a stronger sense of self, a career action plan(s) and concrete tools to make the most of your time at Denison and beyond.

The Journey Program: Commitment Policy
Your commitment to the Journey Program is essential. Because this program requires significant planning and financial resources, your student account will be charged a fee of $250 if you do not show or if you cancel after October 2rd, 2026. If you need to cancel your registration, contact the event organizer directly via email or phone. Unregistering from Handshake will not cancel your registration. 

During registration, you will be directed to a form to fill out. If you are not automatically redirected, please click the link in your confirmation email. You are NOT registered until you complete the form.

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Open to the Classes of 2028 and 2029 

Are you unclear about what career path(s) might interest you? Not sure how to even start figuring it out? Do you know exactly what you want to do but need to create a plan to get there? Then “The Journey Program” is for you!  

Beat your peers back to campus and avoid the chaos of the Winter Break return by attending the Journey Program. 

Program Overview:

Spend two nights at Salt Fork Lodge, a peaceful setting perfect for reflection and meaningful conversations.

Schedule:

Early Arrival Move-In: Tuesday, January 12, 2027

Buses depart for Salt Fork: Late afternoon, Wednesday, January 13th

Return to campus: Late afternoon, Friday, January 15th
(Exact times TBD. Campus transportation is required to participate.)

The Journey Program will help you become intentional about your life and utilize your time at Denison in the most powerful way possible. Spend time reflecting on what fulfills you, determine how to be successful, and craft a detailed plan for the rest of your time at Denison. Progress from being uncertain about potential career options to developing a career exploration plan and creating key materials to support your journey.

You will:

• Engage in an immersive career exploration experience
• Learn how to obtain the information you need in order to make decisions
• Develop a career planning roadmap for your remaining Denison experience and know how to implement your roadmap
• Complete/update your resume, a draft cover letter, and LinkedIn profile

Register NOW! Space is limited and we will not be able to take late requests due to the planning involved. Capacity is 48 students.  If you register after this limit, you will be added to the waitlist. 

The Journey Program: Commitment Policy
Your commitment to the Journey Program is essential. Because this program requires significant planning and financial resources, your student account will be charged a fee of $250 if you do not show or if you cancel after December 11, 2026. If you need to cancel your registration, contact Ashley Strausser directly via email or phone.  Please note that unregistering from Handshake will not cancel your registration. 

During registration, you will be directed to a form to fill out. If you are not automatically redirected, please click the link in your confirmation email. You are NOT registered until you complete the form.

Registration closes December 7th, 2026. 

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